SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its public debut at Formnext 2025, Anycubic today announced the opening of the deposit program for Kobra X, a new entry-level FDM 3D printer designed to make multi-color and multi-material printing more accessible to a broader range of users.
Unveiled alongside the company's latest product lineup in Frankfurt, Kobra X reflects Anycubic's continued focus on simplifying advanced desktop manufacturing workflows. As noted by 3D Printing Industry during Formnext, the company's recent launches signal a clearer separation between entry-level and higher-performance systems, while placing greater emphasis on speed, material adaptability, and ease of use.
Kobra X positions itself within this strategy as an open-frame, single-nozzle multicolor printer aimed at users entering multi-color printing for the first time, without requiring external color support devices or complex system integration.
A New Standard for Entry-Level Multicolor: ACE GEN2 Architecture
At the core of Kobra X is Anycubic's second-generation ACE (Anycubic Color Engine) architecture, which integrates four filament channels directly into the printhead and shortens the molten filament transition path to approximately 30 mm. Compared with external filament-swapping systems that rely on long retraction distances, this design allows color changes to occur over a much shorter travel range, improving efficiency during multicolor prints with frequent transitions.
In controlled internal tests using common 4-color models, Anycubic observed that ACE GEN2 can reduce color-switching time by approximately 30–50%, while lowering filament purge waste by a similar margin. Although results vary depending on model geometry, material combinations, and transition frequency, the shorter molten filament path generally enables faster, more material-efficient color changes in everyday multicolor printing scenarios, while preserving a single-nozzle workflow familiar to entry-level users.
Practical Multi-Material Capability: From PLA to TPU and PVA
Beyond color, Kobra X is designed to support multi-material printing within the same job. Through adaptive extrusion pressure control, the system can switch between materials with different mechanical properties, including combinations such as PLA with TPU (68D) or PLA with PVA.
This capability allows users to explore functional designs—such as flexible joints, soft-touch components, or soluble supports—without moving to dual-extrusion systems or enclosed industrial platforms. By keeping material switching within a single-nozzle architecture, Kobra X maintains a relatively straightforward setup while extending the range of applications available to entry-level users.
Kobra X is intended to be approachable for first-time multicolor users, while incorporating the standard hardware and firmware features expected from modern desktop FDM printers. These include automated bed leveling, motion and flow calibration, AI-assisted print monitoring, quiet operation modes, and a streamlined assembly and maintenance workflow.
Deposit Program Now Open
As of December 26, Anycubic has opened the deposit program for Kobra X via its official store. Customers can place a US$10 deposit, which will be applied as a US$30 discount toward the final purchase price at checkout.
About Anycubic
Founded in 2015, Anycubic is a global manufacturer of desktop 3D printers and materials, offering both FDM and resin solutions for makers, designers, engineers, and small-scale manufacturers. The company continues to focus on making advanced fabrication technologies more accessible through practical design and user-oriented innovation.
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Anycubic Opens Deposits for Kobra X, Following Formnext Debut of Its Next-Generation Entry-Level Multicolor FDM Printer
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ATLANTA, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading global provider of aftermarket aviation and aerospace services, today announced that EFIX and PAG Australia have been added to the Safran Electrical & Power Authorized Repair Center (ARC) Network, further expanding PAG's global OEM authorized repair capabilities.
With the addition of EFIX and PAG Australia, PAG now operates five Authorized Repair Centers within the Safran Electrical & Power ARC Network for its DC Generators and GCU, reinforcing the company's commitment to providing high-quality, OEM-approved MRO support across key global regions.
The five PAG companies authorized within the Safran Electrical & Power ARC Network include:
- Precision Aviation Group (PAG) – Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- PAI Canada – British Columbia, Canada
- Tuner Aviation – Glasgow, Scotland
- EFIX – Brazil
- PAI Australia – Queensland, Australia
"This expansion reflects the continued investment we're making across our Component Services organization to meet OEM standards while supporting customers where they operate," said Jordan Webber, Vice President of Component Services at Precision Aviation Group. "Adding EFIX and PAG Australia to the Safran Electrical & Power ARC Network allows us to extend trusted, authorized repair and distribution capabilities into new regions while maintaining the quality, consistency, and reliability our customers expect."
Safran Electrical & Power is a global leader in aircraft electrical systems, and its Authorized Repair Center Network is designed to ensure consistent standards of quality, compliance, and performance across approved service providers.
The inclusion of EFIX and PAG Australia enables PAG to offer expanded regional coverage in South America and the Asia-Pacific region, reducing turnaround times while maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability.
About Precision Aviation Group (PAG)
Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and value-added supply chain services to the aerospace and defense industries. With 26 Repair Stations, 28 locations worldwide, 1,280 employees, and over 1.2 million square feet of production and distribution facilities, PAG offers comprehensive MRO services on more than 200,000 product lines. PAG supports operators in the Airline, Business and General Aviation (BGA), Military, and Rotary Wing markets through its Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (ISMRO®) business model.
www.precisionaviationgroup.com
About Safran
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has more than 15,500 employees across 13 different countries.
For more information: www.safran-group.com
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ATLANTA, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading global provider of aftermarket aviation and aerospace services, today announced that EFIX and PAG Australia have been added to the Safran Electrical & Power Authorized Repair Center (ARC) Network, further expanding PAG's global OEM authorized repair capabilities.
With the addition of EFIX and PAG Australia, PAG now operates five Authorized Repair Centers within the Safran Electrical & Power ARC Network for its DC Generators and GCU, reinforcing the company's commitment to providing high-quality, OEM-approved MRO support across key global regions.
The five PAG companies authorized within the Safran Electrical & Power ARC Network include:
- Precision Aviation Group (PAG) – Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- PAI Canada – British Columbia, Canada
- Tuner Aviation – Glasgow, Scotland
- EFIX – Brazil
- PAI Australia – Queensland, Australia
"This expansion reflects the continued investment we're making across our Component Services organization to meet OEM standards while supporting customers where they operate," said Jordan Webber, Vice President of Component Services at Precision Aviation Group. "Adding EFIX and PAG Australia to the Safran Electrical & Power ARC Network allows us to extend trusted, authorized repair and distribution capabilities into new regions while maintaining the quality, consistency, and reliability our customers expect."
Safran Electrical & Power is a global leader in aircraft electrical systems, and its Authorized Repair Center Network is designed to ensure consistent standards of quality, compliance, and performance across approved service providers.
The inclusion of EFIX and PAG Australia enables PAG to offer expanded regional coverage in South America and the Asia-Pacific region, reducing turnaround times while maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability.
About Precision Aviation Group (PAG)
Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and value-added supply chain services to the aerospace and defense industries. With 26 Repair Stations, 28 locations worldwide, 1,280 employees, and over 1.2 million square feet of production and distribution facilities, PAG offers comprehensive MRO services on more than 200,000 product lines. PAG supports operators in the Airline, Business and General Aviation (BGA), Military, and Rotary Wing markets through its Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (ISMRO®) business model.
www.precisionaviationgroup.com
About Safran
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has more than 15,500 employees across 13 different countries.
For more information: www.safran-group.com
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Precision Aviation Group Expands Safran Electrical & Power Authorized Repair Center Network to Five Global Facilities
